maroon

Example Sentences

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In his maroon robes, simple sandals and wide-rimmed spectacles, the Dalai Lama is an unlikely global celebrity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

He said he saw two men he believed to be agents surround a maroon Honda Pilot while another pulled on the driver’s side handle a couple of times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

From various vantage points, a maroon SUV can be seen blocking a residential street in Minneapolis.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

I thought Alex was pretty cute in his light maroon jacket — the kind that’s perfect for those May gray evenings — and one that highlighted his wispy blond hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

It’s maroon and very plain, worn over a faded pair of jeans as if tonight is an ordinary winter night.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan